High Pressure Subcutaneous Injection of Air and Nepheline Syenite Into the Lower Limb From a Sandblasting Accident

Abstract

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This is a case report of a high pressure injection injury to the lower limb that resulted from a sandblasting hose. The management of the patient's injury, as well as the current concepts of the treatment of high pressure injection injuries, are described.

Keywords

High pressure injection injuries Nepheline syenite

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